Walled Lake Board of Education unanimously appoints new trustee

Walled Lake Schools Board trustee Christopher Titus was sworn into office by Teri Les, assistant superintendent for business services, on Thursday after being unanimously appointed. He is taking the place of Mike Smith, who resigned due to family and work reasons.

Walled Lake Schools Board trustee Mike Smith recently resigned from his position due to family and work reasons, school officials said.

He was elected in 2010 for a six-year term.

"I am proud to have served the parents, students, administration, teachers and the community of the district by being a voice -- not only as an elected school board member, but also as a graduate of the school district," Smith said. "The Walled Lake School District has helped to make me who I am today."

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At Thursday's board meeting, Christopher Titus was appointed to take Smith's place. Eight candidates were interviewed at the meeting, and, at the end of the meeting, the board members unanimously voted for Titus.

Board President Peggy Casagrande said, "We are so very fortunate to have eight caring, motivated, involved community members to come forward to want to serve the school district."

Titus has been involved for more than 20 years in the Walled Lake School District as a parent of four graduates. He served on the Parent Teacher Association and was a Band Booster.

Superintendent Kenneth Gutman said, "We believe Walled Lake Schools will be grappling with a variety of is challenges and that Mr. Titus will be there with his 20-year history, his balanced viewpoints and the fact that he is a proven team player to serve the children, district and community."